A wondrous world of discovery and imagination. Half day classes offered for two, three and four year olds.
The Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-0889
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May 19, 2013 | 3:21am area forecast: Today: Chance Rain Showers
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Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19Sight UnseenTangent Arts production of play by Pulitzer-Prize winner Donald Margulies. Featuring local Equity actors Audrey Rapoport and Greg Skura, and New York–based Laurence Lowry, with direction by Tangent's artistic director Michael Rhodes. Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-230-7020. Email: info@tangent-arts.org. Url: http://tangent-arts.org.
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Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19True Love LiesKaliyuga Arts production: a play about love, family and sexuality of man facing middle age; by Brad Fraser. Thu at 7pm, Fri–Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm. $25/$20. Phone: 518-828-7843. Email: contact@stageworkshudson.org.
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Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasMusical directed by Victoria McCarthy for Johnny Dell Productions. Musical direction, Laurie Woolever, choreographed by Amber McCarthy. Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $26/$24. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.
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Friday, May 17 - Saturday, May 18Plant SaleSponsored by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Ext., Dutchess. The plant sale features a wonderful selection of EVERYTHING for your garden. Master Gardeners avail during sale to answer questions, and to help make plant selections, and assist in transporting to cars. For more info & list of plants, see website. 5/17, 10am–4pm and 5/18 9am–2pm. Phone: 845-677-8223 x115. Email: cak97@cornell.edu. Url: http://ccedutchess.org.
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Saturday, May 18Germantown Plant SaleClub members contributing plants & on hand to answer your gardening questions. Annual flowers, vegetables, and herb plants. 8am–1pm. Phone: 518-537-4868.
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Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19Palatine Farmstead "Heritage Days"Tours at the 1727–1790 Neher/Elseffer site. The D. C. Muzzleloaders. Living history demonstrations of period camp sites, dress, implements, and black powder firearms. Fresh bread will be baking in the beehive oven. 1–4pm. Email: info@quitmanpreservation.org. Url: http://quitmanpreservation.org.
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Saturday, May 18Rhinebeck Choral Club Spring ConcertW/ guest artists, the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers' Rasberries; at 7:30pm. Phone: 845-876-7838. Email: gracielubank@aol.com. Url: http://rhinebeckchoralclub.org.
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Saturday, May 18Elizaville Plant SaleIncluding flowers, vegetables, shrubs and indoor and outdoor plants. Kitchen open for breakfast & refreshments, and at noon, a take-out chicken barbecue. More info call 845-756-2338, or, on day of event, church hall at 845-756-5602. 8am–2pm. Phone: 845-756-2503.
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Saturday, May 18Hudson Valley AIDS WalkOn the Walkway Over the Hudson 10am–1pm. Walk with the Center in support of our family and friends living with HIV and AIDS. Join us at the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser and awareness event in the Hudson Valley. Meet up between 10 and 11 am at the Center's table on the Dutchess side of the Walkway. Watch for the Center's banner and flag! Phone: 845-331-5300. Email: communications@lgbtqcenter.org. Url: http://LGBTQCenter.org.
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Sunday, May 19HV Stroll for EpilepsyCheck website for more information. 11am–1pm. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.
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Sunday, May 19YA SocietyHudson Valley YA Society w/ fun, literary salon atmosphere w/ conversation and refreshments. Authors: Lurlene McDaniel, The Year of Luminous Love; Shawn Goodman, Kindness for Weekness; Anna Jarzab, The Opposite of Hallelujah; and Deborah Heligman, Intensions. At 4pm; free but must rsvp@oblongbooks.com or via facebook. Phone: 845-876-0500. Email: info@oblongbooks.com. Url: http://oblongbooks.com.
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Sunday, May 19Films by Area College StudentsThird annual Eli Jaffe Film Competition: screening to be featured at Upstate Films at 1pm. Reception at 3pm at Morton Library in Rhinecliff. Free and open to public. . Phone: 845-876-4546. Url: http://upstatefilms.org.
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Sunday, May 19Tour de Red Hook!Trails and Greenways is sponsoring the fourth annual! Registration at 12:30pm at Red Hook Recreation Park (outside of the pavilion.) Ride begins at 1pm and will follow portion of Village–Village trail. (Map will be made available at event and route will be marked.1pm–3pm (no rain date). Phone: 845-758-4606. Email: smccann@redhook.org. Url: http://redhook.org.
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Monday, May 20Linden Ave. Band & ChorusRed Hook's 7th & 8th Grade Band & Chorus. 7:30pm. Phone: 845-758-2241. Url: http://redhookcentralschools.org.
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Tuesday, May 21Linden Ave. Band & Chorus IIRed Hook's 6th & 7th Grade Band & Chorus. 7:30pm. Phone: 845-758-2241. Url: http://redhookcentralschools.org.
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Wednesday, May 22Bulkeley Band ConcertRhinebeck's middle school band. 7pm. Phone: 845-871-5500. Url: http://rhinebeckcsd.org.
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Thursday, May 2340 Voice Choir!The Virginia Commonwealth University Singers; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10, $5 for seniors and students, under 5 free; at 7pm. Phone: 845-876-3727. Url: http://rhinebeckreformedchurch.org/.
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Thursday, May 23Celebrate CENTER and Our Good FortuneAll invited to share our joy; toast our generous donors and our wonderful theatre community; while there, take a tour of our front stage and back stage. Drinks and light fare at 6pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.
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Thursday, May 23Author & Illustrator G. Brian KarasAward-winning author and illustrator of children’s books ( including Atlantic, Saving Sweetness, and Home on the Bayou) will be reading, discussing and demonstating the tools of his trade. Program is for all ages at 6:30pm. Phone: 845-889-4683. Email: staatsburglibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://staatsburglibrary.org.
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Friday, May 24USO ShowAn evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.
An unidentified man sitting in front of the Cruger Island "ruins," probably in the early decades of the 20th century. credit Courtesy Egbert Benson Historical Society of Rec Hook Hudson River Ruins
by Robin Cherry
How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook. SOS Hydrofracking
by Cynthia Owen Philip
New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas. Local HistoryThe Lobotskys of Wonderland
by Teresa Vilardi
For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck. General InterestSusan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate
by Rob Rubsam
Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better. Closing the Science Gap
by Mary Leonard
The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers. Building & HomeThe Space Race
by M. C. Primiano
When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths! Birdhouse Savvy
by Neil Soderstrom
Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows. Food & WineThe Tastes of Spring
by Laura Pensiero
Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps! The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County
by Arlene Wege
Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . . Health & WellnessFibromyalgia: A World of Pain
by Naomi Kennedy
Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them. The Perils of Plastics
by Kathryn Matthews
Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health? |
Dutchess/Columbia Community BusinessesThis well established Montessori school is now offering full and half day programs with aftercare. Enroll now for fall 2013. Contact Ronnie Hazzard, MS Ed. 109 Albany Road, Kingston 845-331-5477
Live, quality music for all occasions: Jazz, dinner & cocktail music for weddings & corporate events. "The Music was excellent; a wonderful time was had by all and the Music contributed so much to the atmosphere of the event." —Dutchess County Arts Council. Sample available on CD or online. See also under "Music Instruction." Tivoli 845-757-4187
Over 25 years working in collaboration with homeowners and professional designers to create a unique and special something for the home or office. Custom cabinetry and so much more! 518-537-2365 or 845-399-5484
Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, deli, cheese shop, gourmet grocery, delectable baked goods. Garden center, nursery, houseplants. Thousands of annuals and perennials grown on our family farm. Family owned since 1919. 1560 Rt. 9W, Kingston 845-336-6300
Dr. Zelek specializes in evaluation and treatment of ADD/ADHD, traumatic brain injury, chronic Lyme encephalitis, stroke, depression, addiction, headaches, chronic fatigue and other brain “hardware” and “software” problems. Trained at NYU Medical Ctr., Dr. Zelek offers 25 years of experience in treating adults and adolescents. He performs brain mapping (QEEG), neuropsychological testing and offers Neurofeedback, cognitive remediation, psychotherapy and other treatment modalities. 22 Garden St., Rhinebeck 845-876-8845
Fall classes include: drawing, photography, piano, needle felting, upcycling crafts, painting, Pilates, Tai Chi, zumba, boot camp, wellness program, babysitter certification, defensive driving, 5 hour pre-licensing cooking, backyard chickens, and more Red Hook 845 758-2241x3505
Need a better way to manage your pet’s health? By utilizing the least invasive/least toxic 360-degree approach of integrative medicine, Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital can help your pet to have a healthier and happier life. 8 Nancy Ct #1 , Wappingers Falls 845-227-7297
Four stars from the Poughkeepsie Journal, "Best Sushi in the Hudson Valley"—Zagat's, and "Destination Restaurant" by Culinary Institute of America. Osaka creates an enjoyable and personal dining experience. The attention to detail and consistency provides an “original” taste of Japan without the flamboyance of your typical Manhattan eatery. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls and don't forget the tasty selection of tempura, teriyaki, hibachi, and noodle bowl dinners. Eat-in or take-out. 22 Garden St.
, Rhinebeck 845-876-7338
Vintage 5 & Dime with a special Knitting Shop. Carrying various yarns and supplies. Toys, household needs, crafts and so much more. 13 East Market St. , Rhinebeck 845-876-3206
Founded in 1975, Oblong Books & Music is the largest independent bookseller in the Mid-Hudson Valley. With a vibrant children's book & toy section, a large bargain books selection, and a knowledgeable staff, Oblong is sure to have something for everyone. Open daily. Author events calendar at oblongbooks.com.. 26 Main Street, Millerton 518-789-3797
Shop and dine at our charming “barn” on the 500-acre Greig Farm in Upper Red Hook. Enjoy Gigi Skizza™, panini, farm fresh soups, salads, local beef burgers, daily specials. Gigi at Home provides prepared foods for easy everyday dining and entertaining at home—pick-up or drop-off. Artisanal breads and baked goods made daily on site.Also, look for our seasonal "Agriturismo" dinners. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook 845-758-1999
Rhinebeck Pilates is a fully equipped, classical pilates studio offering private and duet sessions, as well as tower and mat classes in a friendly, energizing atmosphere. We also offer Mama with Baby Pilates Prenatal Pilates Tower classes. We sell Hardtail Forever pilates & yoga clothing, yoga mats, and foam rollers. 23D East Market St., Rhinebeck 845-876-5686
Founded in 1975, Oblong Books & Music is the largest independent bookseller in the mid-Hudson Valley. With a vibrant children's book & toy section, a large bargain books selection, and a knowledgeable staff, Oblong is sure to have something for everyone. Open daily. Author events calendar at oblongbooks.com. 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck 845-876-0500
The Chocolate Factory is the place to come for your framing needs! Renée Burgevin, CPF since 1990, combines a beautiful selection of molding styles and mats with expert design & technical advice, conservation quality materials, and skilled workmanship. Handling repairs as well as new work. Mirrors ready to go or design your own. Offering French matting & calligraphy. The Chocolate Factory
54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook 845-758-1004
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